Bowl Tracker vs TPBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bowl Tracker
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The following will explain how to use this app to keep score for you. The app is designed for a 3 game series. If you only bowl one game that is fine. If you bowl more than 3 games, you will have to Reset the Series to restart score entry. At the end of completing your 3 game series, you will be prompted if you want to see the series summary detailing the frame by frame detail and you also have the option to save, email or message your series results. In the Series summary view, tap on a frame to see the pin count. This will illustrate the pins that you had to pick up on a non strike shot, and if you had an open frame, it will indicate the pins picked up and pins left standing. The key to scoring with this app is to remember you are only selecting pins left on your first ball and then select pins you have picked up on your second ball or tapping the spare "/" will understand you have picked up the remaining pins. To score: - Strike : Tap the strike button "X" for your first ball - Spare : Tap the pins you have left on the first ball and tap Ball 1, then tap the spare button "/" - Open : Tap the pins you have left on the first ball and tap Ball 1, then tap the pins you picked up on your second ball that did not result in a spare, then tap the "Open" button. To reset: - A frame : Select the Reset button in the upper right corner, then select Reset Last Frame from the list. - A game : Select the Reset button in the upper right corner, then select Reset Current Game from the list. - A series : Select the Reset button in the upper right corner, then select Reset Current Series from the list. Thank you for downloading and using this app and I hope it helps you keep score. Enjoy !
TPBS
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There are times when you want to take photos or videos during a bowling game. With this app, you won't miss the chance to take a video of your favorite professional pitching even while entering scores. You can launch the camera app and take videos with a button tap. You can also start and take still images with the tap of a button. You want to save the hassle of entering scores as much as possible. This app facilitates lots of input assistance features. For the 10th pin cover and 7th pin cover, just press one button. Even if you cover another pin, just tap the cover button to complete the entry. You want to know the conditions under which you can hit a high abe. This app automatically performs various analyses. Let's analyze under what conditions a high average can be achieved. Which events are you scoring? Which ball are you using to score? Which center is your favorite? Which oil condition is your favorite? We hope that you will use this app to live a more fulfilling bowling life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bowl Tracker at Free against TPBS's $5.99. TPBS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Bowl Tracker is free to download; TPBS costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bowl Tracker ships an update every 6 weeks, TPBS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bowl Tracker | TPBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gene Backlin | KENJI TAKETO |
In-app purchases
Bowl Tracker
No in-app purchases
TPBS
No in-app purchases









